DeSantis says he doesn’t support embattled Florida Rep. Cory Mills
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- NPR Newsseen 19 Aug, 01:22headline rewritten
Embattled Florida Rep. Cory Mills, endorsed by Trump, fights to keep his House seatEmbattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seat - newrepublic.comseen 19 Aug, 01:58description edited
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Rep. Cory Mills said there was “nothing illegal” about dating a 19-year-old, which he is reported to have done.Representative Cory Mills said there was “nothing illegal” about dating a 19-year-old, which he is reported to have done.
- NPR Newsseen 21 Aug, 04:28headline rewritten
Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seatEmbattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fight to keep his House seat
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- 14 Aug, 18:46DeSantis says he doesn’t support embattled Florida Rep. Cory Mills1 outlet
- 18 Aug, 20:04Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fight to keep his House seat8 outlets
- 19 Aug, 00:20Rep. Cory Mills loses Florida primary amid Ethics probe2 outlets
- 19 Aug, 00:30Ryan Elijah Wins Florida's 7th Congressional District GOP Primary1 outlet
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Fri, 14 August 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories18:46
DeSantis says he doesn’t support embattled Florida Rep. Cory Mills Politico DeSantis says he doesn’t support Republican Rep. Cory Mills in Tuesday’s primary The Washington Post Cory Mills hopes Trump boost will overcome Ethics headlines in Florida primary Politico DeSantis says he will not support Cory Mills' re-election bid WESH Endorsements: Ulrich, Dalton, Chalifoux, Razack, Pericola for Congress Orlando Sentinel
- The Hill22:35first to report
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday became the latest elected Republican to declare he would not support Rep. Cory Mills's (R) reelection bid in Florida's 7th Congressional District. “I have not endorsed Cory Mills, and I do not support Cory Mills,” the Florida governor said when asked during a Friday press conference, captured by C-SPAN...
- Google News - Top Stories23:15
DeSantis says he doesn’t support Republican Rep. Cory Mills in Tuesday’s primary The Washington Post Gov. DeSantis latest to not support Rep. Mills ahead of Florida primary The Hill DeSantis says he will not support Cory Mills' re-election bid WESH Cory Mills hopes Trump boost will overcome Ethics headlines in Florida primary Politico Gov. DeSantis talks 'flying cars,' Cory Mills, at Daytona stop Daytona Beach News-Journal
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- newrepublic.com00:00edited after publishing
Representative Cory Mills said there was “nothing illegal” about dating a 19-year-old, which he is reported to have done.
Tue, 18 August 2026
3 reports- The Hill10:00
President Trump’s endorsement is being put to the test again this week as Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) vies for a third term while multiple controversies threaten to derail the congressman's reelection bid. Mills has been under investigation since November, with the House Ethics Committee looking into allegations that the congressman violated campaign finance laws and engaged...
- NPR News20:04edited after publishing ×2
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Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seatMills is the latest lawmaker in a recent string of congressional members facing scandals and allegations of domestic abuse while trying to run for elected office.
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- ketr.org18 Aug, 20:04their copy
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- northernpublicradio.org18 Aug, 20:04their copy
- knpr.org18 Aug, 20:04their copy
- The Hill23:55
Republican Rep. Cory Mills is projected to lose his Florida House seat, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), marking a setback for President Trump, who endorsed Mills's reelection bid. Ryan Elijah, a former TV reporter, defeated the incumbent and two other GOP challengers with the support of two of Mills's Florida House Republican colleagues —...
Wed, 19 August 2026
11 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:06
GOP Rep. Cory Mills loses his Florida primary amid investigations NBC News Florida Seventh Congressional District Primary 2026: Live Election Results The New York Times Rep. Cory Mills’s GOP primary offers the latest test of running under an ethical cloud The Washington Post Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seat NPR Trump put to the test with Mills in Florida primary fight The Hill
- Axios00:20
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) lost his primary Tuesday night to former TV reporter Ryan Elijah in Florida's 7th District, according to the Associated Press. Why it matters: Mills' loss comes after months of mounting scrutiny — including an active House Ethics Committee investigation — that cost him support from prominent Florida Republicans. Mills is facing a House Ethics probe over allegations that center on domestic abuse , stolen valor and financial misconduct , all of which he denies. Catch up...
- iheart.com00:30
Ryan Elijah wins Florida's 7th Congressional District GOP primary, defeating incumbent Cory Mills, who faced multiple controversies. Elijah, endorsed by key Florida Republicans, will face Democrat Bale Dalton in the general election.
- iheart.com00:30
Ryan Elijah wins Florida's 7th Congressional District GOP primary, defeating incumbent Cory Mills, who faced multiple controversies. Elijah, endorsed by key Florida Republicans, will face Democrat Bale Dalton in the general election.
- iheart.com00:30
Ryan Elijah wins Florida's 7th Congressional District GOP primary, defeating incumbent Cory Mills, who faced multiple controversies. Elijah, endorsed by key Florida Republicans, will face Democrat Bale Dalton in the general election.
- iheart.com00:30
Ryan Elijah wins Florida's 7th Congressional District GOP primary, defeating incumbent Cory Mills, who faced multiple controversies. Elijah, endorsed by key Florida Republicans, will face Democrat Bale Dalton in the general election.
- iheart.com00:30
Ryan Elijah wins Florida's 7th Congressional District GOP primary, defeating incumbent Cory Mills, who faced multiple controversies. Elijah, endorsed by key Florida Republicans, will face Democrat Bale Dalton in the general election.
- Google News - Top Stories02:04
Embattled incumbent Cory Mills ousted in Florida primary Politico Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fights to keep his House seat NPR Florida Seventh Congressional District Primary 2026: Live Election Results The New York Times Trump's support doesn't save scandal-plagued lawmaker in primary Fox News Tuesday primaries: Embattled Rep. Cory Mills projected to lose reelection bid ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Google News - Top Stories02:15
Rep. Cory Mills loses Florida primary amid Ethics probe axios.com Trump's support doesn't save scandal-plagued lawmaker in primary Fox News Ryan Elijah wins Republican primary over Cory Mills for U.S. House District 7 WKMG Florida Seventh Congressional District Primary 2026: Live Election Results The New York Times Tuesday primaries: Embattled Rep. Cory Mills projected to lose reelection bid ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Google News - Top Stories02:43
Ryan Elijah beats Cory Mills, wins Republican nomination for US House, AP projects WESH Rep. Cory Mills loses GOP primary after allegations of sexual misconduct The Washington Post Trump's support doesn't save scandal-plagued lawmaker in primary Fox News Florida Seventh Congressional District Primary 2026: Live Election Results The New York Times Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fights to keep his House seat NPR
- The Hill15:02
President Trump said Wednesday he told Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) to abandon his reelection bid before he lost his district’s GOP primary. “I told Congressman Cory Mills of Florida, a friend of mine, to get out of the Race, but he wouldn’t listen,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “He thought he could win, so who...
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- newrepublic.com00:00
The disgraced congressman has been MIA since being defeated in a Republican primary earlier this month.